Land Clearing in Greer, SC
Land clearing in Greer, SC for building lots, construction sites and overgrown acreage, with stumps and root mat out where the ground will be built on and the cleared ground graded to drain.
- Free on-site estimates
- Owner-run by McKinley
- WNC & Upstate SC
Land Clearing around Greer
Greer has grown fast. The 2020 census counted 35,308 people. GSP airport sits next to the city, and BMW's largest North American plant is here. That growth keeps turning wood lots and old fields into house sites, and it keeps land clearing contractors busy.
Most Greer clearing we see is construction clearing. A builder or an owner has a lot or a few acres and a plan for it. The trees come down, the stumps come out and the ground is left ready for a pad and a drive. Some jobs are the other kind: acreage north of town that has grown up and needs opening, not stripping.
We handle both, and we tell you which one your ground needs. Where the land will be built on, it is clearing. Where it only needs opening up, forestry mulching in Greer is usually the better spend.
We are based in Asheville and run down to the Upstate regularly. McKinley prices each job on site. Call (828) 540-6856 or use the form.
What the job covers
- Construction clearing for builders
- House lots cleared to the site plan
- Stumps and root mat removed
- Overgrown acreage opened up
- Debris hauled or processed on site
- Cleared ground graded to drain
Land Clearing in Greer: what to know
Construction land clearing in Greer
On a construction job, clearing sets the pace for everything after it. We clear to the limits on the plan, pull stumps and root mat where the house, drive and fill go, and get a stone entrance in so trucks are not dragging clay onto the road. Then the cleared ground is graded so it drains while the build gets going.
If you are a builder with several lots, tell us the order. Our main land clearing page has the full process.
North Greer and the lakes
The South Tyger River runs through the northern part of the city. It feeds Lake Robinson, which the Greer Commission of Public Works owns and which was finished in 1984. Lake Robinson in turn feeds Lake Cunningham, which supplies Greer's drinking water.
So land in that part of Greer drains toward the city's water supply. Before clearing near either lake or the river, check with Greer CPW about any rules for the shoreline. On sloping ground near the water, we keep as much covered as the job allows and put silt fence in before the soil is opened.
City or county
Greer reaches into two counties, so permits depend on where the lot is. Inside city limits, ask the City of Greer. Outside them, ask Greenville County or Spartanburg County, depending on the side. Rules change, so confirm before work starts.
For a budget, read what drives land clearing cost. For everything else we do here, see the Greer service area page.
From first call to finished grade
Call or Text
Call or text (828) 540-6856 or send the form. Say where the ground is and what it is doing now.
We Walk It
McKinley walks the ground with you and looks at where the water comes from and goes.
One Number
You get one number for the whole job, measured on site rather than guessed over the phone.
One Crew Does It
Clearing, cut, drainage, base and finish, by the same crew, in that order.
Land Clearing on real jobs
Every photo here is from a real M&S job. See more of our work. Or read about our full land clearing service.
Greer land clearing questions
Not seeing yours? Call or text (828) 540-6856 and ask McKinley, or read the guides.
- Cost GuideWhat Moves the Cost of Land Clearing in Spartanburg, SC
- GuideDo You Need a Permit to Clear Land in Upstate SC?
- GuideHow to prepare land for building a home
- GuideSite Preparation Checklist for a New House in the Upstate
- GuideHouse Pad Construction: What a Pad Is and How It Gets Built
- GuideBuilding on a Sloped Lot in Western North Carolina
Do you do construction land clearing in Greer?
Yes. We clear house lots and building sites in and around Greer to the limits on the plan, take the stumps and root mat out where the ground will be built on, and grade the cleared ground.
Can you clear land near Lake Robinson or Lake Cunningham?
Yes, with care. Both lakes are part of Greer's water supply and are run by Greer CPW. Check with them about shoreline rules first, and we keep the soil covered and fenced while the work is open.
Who handles clearing permits in Greer?
Inside city limits, the City of Greer. Outside them, Greenville County or Spartanburg County, depending on which side of the line the land is on. Check before work starts.
What happens to the trees on a Greer clearing job?
They are hauled off or processed on the property. Which is right depends on the volume, how trucks get in and how you want the ground to look afterward. We agree on it before the work starts.
Greer & Greenville County & Spartanburg County
We cover Greer and the communities around it, including:
Somewhere else? See our full service area or call (828) 540-6856.
Forestry Mulching in Greer, SC
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Greenville & Spartanburg counties, SC
Greer overviewServiceLand Clearing
Lots, building sites and overgrown acreage cleared, with stumps and root mat out where the ground has to be built on.
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Towns near Greer
Need land clearing in Greer?
Where it is, how long the drive is, how steep it gets and what it is doing now. We come out, walk it, and give you a real number.
- Free on-site estimates across WNC and the Upstate
- One crew from clearing through to the last load of stone
- Drainage designed in, not sold to you afterwards
Free estimate. Real number.
Call or text McKinley. He walks the ground before he gives you a price.